Wetland Destruction
-90% of America's wetlands have been destroyed in the past one hundred years.
-Over the last 200 years 120 million acres of watersheds and wetlands hev been destroyed.
-More than 120,000 acres are destroyed annually.
-90% of the wetlands and watersheds have been destroyed for agricultural puposes.
-Developers and agriculture has destroyed 50% of the Florida Everglades.
Wetland Functions
- Millions of organisms use wetlands for a habitat and reporduction.
- Wetlands prevent the erosion of shorelines.
-More than 50% of the U.S.A.'s birds use wetlands for a habitat.
How to Help
- Conserve water
-Contact conservation organizations like the EPA.
-Educate others.
-90% of America's wetlands have been destroyed in the past one hundred years.
-Over the last 200 years 120 million acres of watersheds and wetlands hev been destroyed.
-More than 120,000 acres are destroyed annually.
-90% of the wetlands and watersheds have been destroyed for agricultural puposes.
-Developers and agriculture has destroyed 50% of the Florida Everglades.
Wetland Functions
- Millions of organisms use wetlands for a habitat and reporduction.
- Wetlands prevent the erosion of shorelines.
-More than 50% of the U.S.A.'s birds use wetlands for a habitat.
How to Help
- Conserve water
-Contact conservation organizations like the EPA.
-Educate others.
(Vanishing Wetlands).
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